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Reading Time: 21 minutes Welcome to our exploration of karate which has been my passion for over 40 years. It is a fascinating martial art that originated in Japan in which I hold the rank of 6th Dan Black Belt issued by the Nippon Karate-Do Kai in Osaka. The complexity of karate has resulted in […]
Reading Time: 21 minutes If you’ve spent any time in a karate dojo, particularly outside of Okinawa – chances are you’ve heard the word osu or oss. It’s shouted at the start of class, echoed in response to instructions, and used as a catch-all for everything from “yes” to “thank you.” To many, it embodies […]
Reading Time: 21 minutesIn karate, words matter. They carry not just meaning, but respect. And few terms spark more confusion, or quiet assumptions, than Sensei, Shihan, and Kyoshi. Are these titles? Are they ranks? Do they apply automatically once you earn a black belt? Or are they something deeper? As a lifelong student and instructor […]